# NFC Scanner and Reader vs NFC

The clearest difference is rating: NFC at 4.3 against NFC Scanner and Reader's 3.0. NFC also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 33%) and ratings volume (96 vs 2). NFC Scanner and Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. NFC Scanner and Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC has 96 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of NFC Scanner and Reader's written reviews are positive against 60% of NFC's.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Scanner and Reader | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-scanner-and-reader/id1412562575/reviews) | **[4.3 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandr Balyberdin](https://appshunter.io/developer/336185043) | [Cameron Nazemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470818209) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Scanner and Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-scanner-and-reader/id1412562575)

This utility app allows users to scan and read data from NFC tags. It provides a straightforward interface for accessing raw information and exporting it. The application is free to use and does not display advertisements.

**Highlights:** Scan NFC tags, Read NFC tag data, Export RAW data, Simple interface, No advertisements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024)

Easily read, write, and lock NFC tags with this utility app. It supports various tag types, allows writing text or URLs, and offers pre-built templates for common tasks like Wi-Fi logins and contact cards. You can also erase tags and set passwords.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag data, Write text and URLs to NFC tags, Lock NFC tags to make them read-only, Pre-built templates for common NFC tasks, Set and remove NFC tag passwords, Erase NFC tags

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Pro (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| NFC Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect for reading NFC tags
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Works well with NTAG213
- 👍 Good for basic read/write functions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Text truncated when reading
- 🐛 Raw data field shows raw data
- 🐛 Application became unusable for some
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Won't write to NFC tags

**Reported bugs**

- Full tag text truncated
- App became unusable
- Doesn't open URLs
- No read on iPhone 15 Pro
- Doesn't read NFC tags

**Requested features**

- Automatic scan on app open
- Dark mode icon
- Formatting NFC tag
- SSID WiFi option
- Ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Scanner and Reader free?

NFC Scanner and Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC free?

NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Scanner and Reader or NFC?

NFC is rated higher. NFC Scanner and Reader averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NFC averages 4.3 from 96 ratings.

### Do NFC Scanner and Reader or NFC have ads?

NFC shows ads; NFC Scanner and Reader does not.

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